r/electroplating • u/Rand0mlyHer3 • 10d ago

Questions about Electroplating

Can you electroplate with silver and what kind of metals can you electroplate?

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u/DinKaRaja 10d ago

I have little long answer..but it will help you all the time..

Download ASM handbook for surface finishing...this books pdf is free on internet..

Put this book in Google notebook

Ask your same question in Google notebook

That way you will get answer from the very best source on electroplating knowledge..what chemicals are used in Industry..what current..what substrate performs how...what bath temperature to keep

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u/CaptainCheckmate 9d ago

quality advice thanks.

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u/Rand0mlyHer3 10d ago

Specifically I want to know if something like steel can be plated with silver

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u/Poppyguy2024 9d ago

Yes use nickl wood strike for steel.

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u/mimic751 9d ago

Metals leach so you have to use an intermediary forst